Secrecy around family identity, adoption, paternity, etc.

Family member born out of wedlock or from incestuous relationship

Household culture of secrecy, "Don’t talk about it"

Parent with secrets about their sexual identity

Parental cut-off from their own background or cultural roots

Personal stigma due to confusing birth circumstances (non-marital, unclear or secretive parentage etc).

##  Patterns You Might Recognize
*If these resonate, identity secrets may affect your sense of self:*
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>  **Origin questions**: Constantly wonder about hidden truths
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>  **False self**: Feel like you're living someone else's story
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>  **Truth seeking**: Compulsively search for missing information

Tools & Learning

4 Relationship Patterns From Growing Up with Secrecy Around Family Identity, Adoption, Paternity, Etc.

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